City of Salinas, California sent this bulletin at 02/23/2026 04:08 PM PST
CASP DIGEST - February 23, 2026
NEXT CASP MEETING
Join us for our next CASP meeting Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00 AM. This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. This meeting will feature a presentation from our partners at Cal OES Reduce the Risk.
2026 CASP Awards Nominations Are Now Open!
Nominate an Exceptional CASP Supporter!
Do you know a fellow CASP supporter, group, committee, or individual who has gone above and beyond to make Salinas safer? Now’s your chance to recognize their incredible work!
📝 Go to this google form to submit your nomination.
📅 Deadline: Wednesday, March 20th, 2026. 🔔 Reminder: One nomination per category!
Do you have a suggestion for our CASP Awards 2026 keynote speaker? We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Alyssa Lacalamita at alyssa.lacalamita@salinas.gov for any recommendations.
Let’s celebrate the amazing people who make a difference! 🙌
Looking for CASP Presenters
CASP invites all community partners to present at one of the upcoming General Assembly Meetings. If you, your organization, or anyone you know is working to make Salinas a safer place would like to present, please register now. For registration or any questions, please contact, Alyssa Lacalamita at alyssa.lacalamita@salinas.gov
Meeting Zoom Link (first Wednesday of the month only)
🎉😊On February the 4th, community members gathered and conducted a cleanup of Gabilan Creek, which is a part of the Gabilan Creek to Coast Restoration Project. Volunteers dedicated their time to help clean and restore to allow protection for one of our city’s important natural waterways. Working together debris were removed to improve the surrounding environment. Within this cleanup the opportunity to learn about the city’s ongoing efforts that preserve our local habitats.
This event directly highlights our community by aiding in the prevention of pollution flowing into our local waterways. This allows safer public spaces for our community members to enjoy. Beyond the environmental impact, the cleanup serves as a strengthening for our community to join together and create positive change within our city.🎉😊
CASP Awards Recap Video
Check out this outstanding video created by Alvaro "Coach Al" Venegas and his team at Man 0n A Missi0n, highlighting the 2025 Community Alliance for Safety and Peace (CASP) Awards!
Coach Al served as our inspiring keynote speaker, helping us celebrate the incredible contributions of Dawn Allen, Melissa Edwards, Zacil Pech Hernandez, and Julia Muruato.
Thank you to Coach Al and his team for the uplifting and empowering speech and for creating a video that captures the heart of the 2025 CASP Awards. It’s a meaningful way for us to remember and reflect on this special event.
See you all in the CASP Awards 2026!
CASP Strategic Plan on Violence Prevention
Click on the image below to view our digital flip e-zine of our Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Prevent and Reduce Violence.
Announcements
Parks California is excited to share that the 2026 Santa Cruz Community grant is now open!
Parks California invites community-based organizations to apply for its Santa Cruz Community grant, a program that supports community-led engagement shaping the future of California’s state parks.
Through this program, community, state and tribal organizations can design and lead engagement activities that reflect community priorities, perspectives and lived experiences. The grant helps to center voices that have historically been underrepresented in park planning, better ensuring that state parks and beaches are welcoming and relevant to all who visit.
The City of Salinas will only accept applications for job postings that are currently open. To view a listing of our current employment opportunities and apply for positions, please visit our Government Jobs career page.
Salinas Recreation Superintendent Kristan Lundquist will temporarily take the lead for CASP with support from City Manager Rene Mendez, Admin Aide Brisa Salcedo and new part time Community Outreach Assistant Alyssa Lacalamita.
With sincere gratitude,
Jose Arreola OUTGOING Director, Community Alliance for Safety and Peace
CASP COMMITTEE
Board of Directors
The members elect the governing body of CASP.
When: Quarterly, the first Thursday of the month. February, May, August, and November.
By contributing to the Community Alliance for Safety and Peace, you're helping build a safer and stronger community for everyone. All funds will be used for upcoming CASP events and activities, including the CASP Awards, March for Peace, My Life Story Conference, community outreach, and more!
